Grok access: X Premium+ isn't enough, you need SuperGrok

Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-08-12 · Open on X

Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity · Level: beginner

Summary

A practical note on Grok subscriptions: X Premium+ does not let you use the Grok Bot, so you need a SuperGrok account. Using Grok models in Cursor requires a separate subscription.

Key points

• X Premium+ does not include access to the Grok Bot.
• You need a SuperGrok account to use the Grok Bot.
• Using Grok in Cursor needs a separate subscription.
• Check which subscription covers which product before you pay.

Resources mentioned

• SuperGrok · tool · grok.com · paid
  xAI's paid Grok subscription, which is needed to use the Grok Bot.
• X Premium+ · tool · help.x.com · paid · open in a browser to verify
  X's top paid subscription tier. It includes verification (the blue checkmark), creator monetization and Grok access.
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• Cursor · tool · x.com · free · recommended by both Bashiri Smith & Melvin Vivas
  AI-native code editor (VS Code with AI built in).
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